1997 Land Rover Discovery Specifications

4-Door Sport Utility SD
MSRP based on 4-Door Sport Utility SD
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 13 mpg City/17 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.0L
EPA Class Special Purpose
Style Name 4dr Sport Utility SD
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/synchromesh on all gears

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Special Purpose
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4465
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) - TBD -
Second Head Room (in) 39.2
Third Leg Room (in) NA
Front Shoulder Room (in) - TBD -
Second Hip Room (in) 58.9
Front Head Room (in) 37.4
Second Leg Room (in) 36.3
Third Shoulder Room (in) NA
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 58.9
Third Head Room (in) NA
Front Leg Room (in) 43.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) - TBD -
Third Hip Room (in) NA
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 178.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.1
Track Width, Front (in) 58.5
Liftover Height (in) 29.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.6
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 41.5
Wheelbase (in) 100.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.5
Height, Overall (in) 77.4
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 60.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 69.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 45.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 23.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 13

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 182 @ 4750
Displacement 4.0L/241
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 233 @ 3000
Fuel System SMPI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.13
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.53
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.21
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.39
Clutch Size (in) 10.5
Drivetrain Four-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.32
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 3.32
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.54
Brakes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.75 x 0.55
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.42 x 0.50
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 19.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.3
Steering Type Pwr Worm & Roller
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.4
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 235/70HR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size 235/70HR16
Front Tire Size 235/70HR16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Solid Axle w/
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Panhard Rod
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Solid Axle w/
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Trailing Links

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Dual driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint...
Driver & front passenger height adjustable 3-point seatbelts
Child locks on rear doors
Front/rear door impact beams
Collapsible steering column
Collision activated inertia switch
Driver & front passenger knee bolsters

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 42,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 6
Roadside Assistance Note 24-Hour roadside assistance program Towing for warranty covered breakdowns

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 165
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1650
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 330
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